Research Specialist - Neurological Disorders

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

36d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Neuropharmacology and Neurological Disorders within the Emory National Primate Research Center at Emory University is currently seeking a Research Specialist to join our team. Our work consists of neuroanatomical studies of the nonhuman primate brain using sophisticated light and electron microscopy approaches, high resolution immunohistochemical methods, 3D neuronal reconstruction softwares, histological processing of brain tissue, data collection, analysis and publication, maintaining rigorous notebooks, writing manuscripts and abstracts, presenting results in national meetings.
The ideal candidate should be motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and have a positive attitude and passion for research. The Research Specialist will be a team player who is willing to learn on the job and collaborate with lab members and center members. The Research Specialist will work to ensure the highest quality of laboratory research support, and has good communication skills with co-workers, the management team, PI’s, research staff, students, and other support services.
Collaborate. Innovate. Serve. These three simple words capture what we do at EPC to help advance science and improve the health and well-being of humans and non-human primates. If you are someone with laboratory research experience who is interested in being involved in translational neuroscience research, this is an amazing opportunity to indirectly save and change lives and make a positive impact in the science and research community.
Dedicated to discovering causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of disease, Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC) is improving human and animal health and lives worldwide. One of seven NPRCs funded by the NIH, EPC conducts studies that make breakthrough discoveries possible. Learn more at http://enprc.emory.edu

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong motivation for neuroscience research.
• Creative, not afraid of being intellectually challenged.
• Avid of new knowledge.
• Respectful and cooperative team player.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level